Mercedes S class 2020 vs Audi A8 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and Audi A8 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`720 kg | 2`690 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 89 800 | 35 800 | |
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